Mid-Century Modern Teak Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern Teak Table Lamp, the vasiform base surmounted by original cylindrical shade.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Teak
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Mid-Century Modern Teak Table Lamps by ESA
By ESA
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Imagine bringing a touch of mid-century elegance into your home with these stunning lamps designed by ESA (Elektro-Special A/S) in Denmark, circa the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Table Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish table lamp made of hand carved Teakwood, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by AB Markaryd in good condition. The stem of the Scandinav...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Vintage Pair Of Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Table Lamps Shades Included
$636Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 11.82 in Dm 5.91 in
A Vintage Pair Of Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Table Lamps Shades Included
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of vintage Danish midcentury teak 3-legged table lamps. Solid teak turned legs and body. Can be fitted with a US or EU plug. Great as bedside table lamps. Shades not included
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Mini Danish Modern Teak Table Lamp Mid-Century Scandinavian Accent Lamp
Located in Wilmington, DE
Charming Mid-Century Modern Teak Table Lamp Offered is a petite Danish Modern teak table lamp featuring a beautifully sculpted bottle-form base with warm teak grain and clean Scandi...
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
1960s Laurel Lighting Mid Century Modern Cork/Teak/Metal Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Miami, FL
From the famed Laurel Lamp Company of New Jersey, a stylish cork/teak/black metal Mid Century Modern Table Lamp.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Danish Modern Modeline Sculptural TEAK TABLE LAMP! Hans Wegner 1950s
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Modeline Sculptural TEAK TABLE LAMP! Hans Wegner 1950s
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
Approx. 32" High By 18" Wide CIRCA 1957 This lamp is magnificent! A Danish Modern mid century table lamp that captures the beauty and style conscious designs of the fifties!
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Rare Mid Century Danish Modern Modeline Table Lamp Teak Brass Adrian Pearsall
$2,100Sale Price|40% Off
H 26 in W 9 in D 9 in
Rare Mid Century Danish Modern Modeline Table Lamp Teak Brass Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
Gorgeous! DANISH MODERN TEAK & BRASS TABLE LAMP BY MODELINE Design Attributed to Adrian Pearsall This lamp is a striking example of the best of Mid Century Modern Danish Modern d...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare! Paul Evans Skyscraper Rosewood Teak Table Lamp 1960s Mid Century Modern
$2,940
H 33 in W 18 in D 18 in
Rare! Paul Evans Skyscraper Rosewood Teak Table Lamp 1960s Mid Century Modern
By Paul Evans, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
Paul Evans for Laurel Lamp Skyscraper Table Lamp Geometric Cut out Pattern Rosewood & Teak 33" tall 18" wide Here is a most spectacular Paul Evans lamp for Laurel, featuring ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Additional information: Materials: Teak Color: Blue Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Country of Origin: Denmark Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions: 11.81ʺW × 1...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak wood Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Newfoundland, PA
1950s-1960s stunning Mid-Century Modern teak wood table lamp. Measuring: 28.5 in down from finial to base. 19.5 in high 9 in diameter on the base, 1.75 in on the shaft.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Look at the grain on this Mid-Century Modern table lamp. Measuring: 28.5 in from finial to base. 20.5 in high. 5.5 in diameter. Be sure to check our storefront for many more decorati...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Mid-century Modern Scandinavian Teak table lamp from Denmark
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rather large vintage Danish design teak table lamp from the 60s. A turned lamp with a classic shape, it has been turned into tiers, in a simple yet very effectful design, which mak...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Sculptural Teak Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish teak table lamp. This is a very rare lamp as it is only the second one I have ever seen.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak and Brass Table Lamp
Located in South Bend, IN
A nice Mid-Century Danish Modern style solid teak and brass table lamp USA, Circa 1950s Measures: 5.75"W x 5.75"D x 21.13"H Good original vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Minimalist Teak Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid century table lamp from denmark. a minimalist design.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Popcorn Base Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century-Modern Large Teak Popcorn Base Table Lamps - Pair A very cool pair of large table lamps from the 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Teak
Swedish mid-century modern large teak wood floor / table lamp
By Möllers Armaturfabrik
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This 142cm large Swedish floor / table lamp from the 1960s exemplifies Scandinavian mid-century modern design with its sleek, minimalist form crafted from warm teak wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Philips Table Lamp, Teak & Brass, 1950s
By Philips
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice table lamp . Teak with Brass details ,comes with Two Opaline Glass shades . All original and good condition . Typical 1950s . please ask for better shipment solutions
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Swedish Modern Frosted Glass Cylinder Small Teak Table Lamp
$595
H 10.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Swedish Modern Frosted Glass Cylinder Small Teak Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Swedish Modern Frosted Glass Cylinder Small Teak Wood Base Table Lamp.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Teak Root Wood Driftwood Organic Table Lamp
$550
H 37 in W 9.5 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Teak Root Wood Driftwood Organic Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Teak Wood Driftwood Natural Organic Root Table Lamp.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Teak Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small tripod table lamp from the 1960s. The diffuser is a simple cylinder made of a fiberglass-like material. It stands on three teak legs. The lamp is in very good condition, with ...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted White Ceramic & Teak Wood Table Lamps - Pair
$750 / set
H 33 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted White Ceramic & Teak Wood Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted White Ceramic Pottery & Teak Wood Table Lamps - a Pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Mid-century modern Scandinavian Teak and glass table lamps, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
These lamps exemplify the elegance and material contrast characteristic of Swedish Mid-Century Modern lighting.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Teak
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood & Brass Sculptural Table Lamp - Pair
$1,650 / set
H 32 in W 11 in D 9 in
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood & Brass Sculptural Table Lamp - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood & Brass Sculptural Table Lamps with White, Clear, and Orange Frosted Glass Shades (a Pair).
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Large Popcorn Teak Table Lamps
$1,000Sale Price / set|33% Off
H 30.5 in Dm 10.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Large Popcorn Teak Table Lamps
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern large popcorn teak table lamps.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Vtg Mid Century Modern Stilnovo Brass Teak Glass "S" Table Lamp Arteluce Style
$950
H 17.75 in W 27 in D 5.5 in
Vtg Mid Century Modern Stilnovo Brass Teak Glass "S" Table Lamp Arteluce Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Stilnovo Brass Teak Glass "S" Table Lamp Arteluce Style.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Teak and Stainless Steel Decorative Accent Table Lamp
$900Sale Price|25% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 20 in
Mid Century Modern Teak and Stainless Steel Decorative Accent Table Lamp
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern table lamp in stainless steel circa 1960's.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Teak Wood White Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp
$395
H 27 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Teak Wood White Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Teak Wood White Textured Sculpted Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Mid-Century Minimalist Teak Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century table lamp with a special base. A minimalist design.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lovely Mid Century Modern Teak & Sisal Bedside Table Lamp Denmark 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Hans J. Wegner, Poul Henningsen, Domus, Temde Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and lovely Mid-Century Modern teak and sisal/raffia bedside table lamp.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Turned Teak Onion Shape Danish Mid Century Modern 1970s Table Lamp
By Selig
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Turned Teak Onion Shape Danish Mid Century Modern 1970s Table Lamp MINT!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Desk Lamp or Table Lamp, Circa 1950s
$295
H 20 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Desk Lamp or Table Lamp, Circa 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A unique Mid-Century Modern teak and brass desk lamp or table lamp USA, Circa 1950s Measures: 5.75"W x 5.75"D x 20"H.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps, Teak & Burl, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of 3 original vintage small Table Lamps . 1 Burl Art Deco 2 Teak . sitting for ever in my workshop . so i think maybe some body else may like them to . Incl Shades .
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Huge Teak Lamp
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian huge teak lamp with green molten glass. New electrical system brought up to EU standard. E27 bulb. New shade included.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Teak Table Lamp with Tripod Iron Base
$680Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.25 in W 7.25 in D 7 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Teak Table Lamp with Tripod Iron Base
By Aldo Londi
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage sculptural accent table lamp in teak circa 1960's. This unique piece features a weighted black iron tripod base equipped with a three-way switch mechanism. Drum shade is not ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Solid Teak Cylinder Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Very handsome tall, heavy and simple Danish design . The lighting element has a 3 way switch which can change the way the 5 bulbs light up for brightness. The stem from the dark tea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Cone Pyramid Modernist Table Lamp
$350
H 35 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Cone Pyramid Modernist Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Cone Pyramid Modernist Table Lamp.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak & Brass Table Lamp, Denmark, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
As stylish as it is functional this extraordinary table lamp is in 100% original, vintage condition and aged to perfection. With a visually captivating base constructed of solid teak...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Teak and Brass Sculptural Table Lamp
$796Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 6 in D 6 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Teak and Brass Sculptural Table Lamp
Located in Esperance, NY
Unusual Rare style sculptural Danish tall lamp which is in good shape and makes that Danish modern statement.Its more like an art piece then lighting and would look great on a moder...
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brutalist Scandinavian Teak & Brass Table Lamp
$695
H 36 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brutalist Scandinavian Teak & Brass Table Lamp
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous teak with brass accents in a tall stately style. New wiring with a double cluster. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Can be parcel posted.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Table Lamps
$1,875 / set
H 17.5 in Dm 6.25 in
Sculptural Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Table Lamps
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Pair of Scandinavian Modern lamps circa 1960s. This unique set features a sculptural solid turned base in old growth teak accented with brass hardware. Includes the original ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid Century Danish Staved Teak Conical Table Lamp
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful Mid Century Danish Conical Staved Teak Lamp. Lamp is solid teak. Excellent working condition. Shade not included. 8" round x 22" (top of finial, 16" to top of wood)
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Teak and Leather ESA Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Very handsome pair of Danish Modern turned teak table lamps with leather insert cuff bottoms . Timeless design from ESA of Denmark . Circa 1960s. No shade . Very simple and elegant l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern Table Lamp in Dark Teak and Chrome, 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Mid Century Modern turned solid Teak Table Lamp, Circa 1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Table Lamps in Teak and Lucite by Lawrin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a unique combination of teak wood, lucite, and metal, these Mid-Century Modern table lamps are sure to impress.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Orange Cylinder Glass and Teak Table Lamp
$800Sale Price|33% Off
H 14.75 in Dm 4.63 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Orange Cylinder Glass and Teak Table Lamp
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Scandinavian modern accent table lamp circa 1960s. This piece is encased with a vibrant orange cylinder hand blown glass shade accented with a white frosted interior and a su...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Teak and Brass Lamp
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Could also be a floor lamp? Stunning, sleek, modern... Teak and brass sculptural floor/ table lamp.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern White Blue Ceramic Pottery Teak Table Lamps - a Pair
$695 / set
H 36 in W 7 in D 7 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern White Blue Ceramic Pottery Teak Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern White Blue Ceramic Pottery Teak Table Lamps on Painted Metal Bases - a Pair.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Turned Walnut or Teak Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, c.1970s
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Turned walnut or teak Mid-Century Modern table lamp, c.1970s.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Large Mid-Century Tripod Table Lamp in Teak
By Lyfa
Located in Søborg, DK
A large mid century modern teak tripod table lamp. The body of the lamp is turned teak.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Raw Onyx & Teak Table Lamps
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of natural stone, raw Onyx table lamps. Large and heavy chunks of Onyx sitting, fastened to a teak cradle. Incredible stone, so beautiful and the natural colors in the ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Valinte Table Lamp, Teak, Brass, & Silk Shade, Finland 1960s
$2,218
H 18.51 in Dm 12.21 in
Mid-Century Modern Valinte Table Lamp, Teak, Brass, & Silk Shade, Finland 1960s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful side / table lamp model 24116 by Valinte Finland from the 1960s-70s. The lamp features a cast brass tripod base with a teak handle and a silky fabric shade creating a coz...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Dornstab Table Lamp by A. Pöll for Kalmar
$5,900
H 20.08 in W 17.72 in D 14.96 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Dornstab Table Lamp by A. Pöll for Kalmar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Dornstab table light version of Kalmar. An early design classic that pulls its elegance from the functionality of the design. The special feature lies in the arrangement of the...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Sculpted Table Lamp attributed to Arthur Jacobs for Modeline
$1,360Sale Price|30% Off
H 36.5 in Dm 12.5 in
Mid Century Modern Sculpted Table Lamp attributed to Arthur Jacobs for Modeline
By Arthur Jacobs, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Presents beautifully! This Modern Teak and Brass Lamp attributed to Modeline will enhance any setting whether modern, contemporary, mid-century, country or rustic.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin, Wood
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Table Lamp, Circa 1960s
$695
H 29 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Table Lamp, Circa 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A unique Mid-Century Modern teak and brass table lamp In the manner of Milo Baughman USA, Circa 1960s Measures: 17.75"W x 17.75"D x 29"H.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Teak Table Lamps by Stuart Ross James for Hansen
By Hansen Lighting Co., Stewart Ross James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural and stylish, this pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps features sleek, bowling pin–shaped bases crafted from richly grained teak.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Mid-Century Modern Brass and Teak Lamps, Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Inlaid teak with brass finish.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Mid Century Modern Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid 20th Century glazed ceramic table lamps with "honeycomb" impressed design over the ovoid form with teak wood stem supporting a single light socket. Rewired and remounted on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Martz Marshall Studio Pottery and Teak Wood, Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
Unavailable
H 38.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Martz Marshall Studio Pottery and Teak Wood, Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Sacramento, CA
This monumental Martz table lamp, is made of three hand-painted, pottery sections divided by teak wood discs, and teak wood base, top plate and finial. Giving the lamp a modernist, b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Table Lamp
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Table lamp, in teak wood. With the wood turned into a conical shape and finished in a warm tone, it highlights the natural grain of the wood. The structure is finished with a bronze-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Teak Wood Table Lamp
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This lamp is a classic example of mid-century modern design, with a minimalist and organic aesthetic, ideal for interiors inspired by Scandinavian or retro style.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Table Lamp in Teak
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Table lamp, in teak wood. Base in turned wood, with a varnished finish that highlights the natural texture of the wood grain. The shaft, cylindrical in shape and slightly tapered at ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak Table Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
"Bold enough to be its own statement piece but sleek enough to blend in. This lamp looks just as good off as it does on." This lamp was originally created out of the need to add mor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Table Lamp in Teak Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Table lamp, in teak wood. The base has a rounded cylindrical shape that tapers towards the center, creating a harmonious silhouette. The varnished wood finish reflects a warm appeara...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Teak and Fiberglass Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Danish teak and fiberglass mushroom table lamp.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Teak
Japanese inspired mid-century "Golden Sand" Teak Table Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
"Bold enough to be its own statement piece but sleek enough to blend in. This lamp looks just as good off as it does on." This lamp was originally created out of the need to add mor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Teak Table Lamp, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Danish solid teak and brass table lamp by Lyfa, Denmark, 1960s. Light source: ES7 Edison screw fitting. Rewired. Item comes without shade. Dimensions: Height 65 with shade, 46 cm ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Tall Teardrop form, Teak Table Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
A teak and brass flower petals table lamp, original pull chain and newly rewired, circa 1960s.
Category
20th Century Danish Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960s Danish Modern Teak Architectural Table Lamp
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
This architectural beauty is in fabulous condition, it is all solid wood. The measurements are from the top of the lamp (wood part) to the bottom as there is no shade you can customi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
Unavailable
H 44 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Tall Three Teardrop Form, Teak and Brass Table Lamps by Laurel, 1960s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of tall three teardrop form, teak and brass table lamps made by Laurel Manufacturer in the 1960s. The middle "teardrop" of each lamp is off-white mate paint. A brass ring is on ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking Mid-Century Modern floor lamp by Laurel Lamp Company, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Design Kastrup Holmegaard Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
Unavailable
H 22.84 in Dm 5.91 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Design Kastrup Holmegaard Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Kastrup
Located in Westmaas, NL
Mid-Century Modern Danish design table lamp by Kastrup Holmegaard, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Blown Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
Unavailable
H 44 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
Mid-Century Modern table lamp designed by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Mid-Century Table Lamp in Brass and Teak Made by ASEA Sweden
Unavailable
H 17.33 in Dm 13 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Table Lamp in Brass and Teak Made by ASEA Sweden
By ASEA
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Scandinavian Mid-Century Table Lamp in Brass and Teak made by ASEA Sweden. Measures: H= 44 cm Ø= 33 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Table Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Danish table lamp with solid teak base, brass and shade with new fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Le Klint Teak Table Lamp
By Kaare Klint
Located in Berkeley, CA
Artful Le Klint tri leg table lamp with classic Klint pleated shade. Original condition with original foil hang tag.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Paper, Teak
Large Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large american mid-century ceramic table lamp from 1950's. Off white stucco ceramic base with teak wood and brass fittings and three parts shade with new fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Gorgeous 1960s Solid Teak Table Lamp
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Gorgeous Mid-century modern Solid teak table lamp. Excellent vintage condition - The teak base stands - 17.5" tall without the shade and 27.25" with the shade - this beauty comes wi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Teak Wood "Spotlight" Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A playful and eclectic handmade table lamp with a beautiful, smooth, teak wood finish. A truly unique lamp that adds a touch of fun '70s style while also being highly functional. The...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut Table Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
"Bold enough to be its own statement piece but sleek enough to blend in. This lamp looks just as good off as it does on." This lamp was originally created out of the need to add mor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Teak Table Lamps
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of solid teak lamps of imposing scale.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Opaline Table Lamp by Philip, 1960s
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
An elegant lamp in frosted white glass from Philips from the 1960s. This lamp has a brass handle and a base in teak with tripod brass legs. Gives a soft light and can be used in a li...
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century "white" Walnut Table Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
"Bold enough to be its own statement piece but sleek enough to blend in. This lamp looks just as good off as it does on." This lamp was originally created out of the need to add mor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Teak and Rope Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
Of simple cylindrical form with teak wooden bases supporting delicate rope shades, France, mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rope, Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lamps by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios
Unavailable
H 34.25 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lamps by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
Two Mid-Century Modern table lamps by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lamps by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios
Unavailable
H 28.25 in W 5 in D 5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lamps by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
Two Mid-Century Modern table lamps by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Teak, Brass and Cast Metal Lamps with Geometric Details, ca 1960s
Unavailable
H 35 in Dm 8 in
Mid-Century Teak, Brass and Cast Metal Lamps with Geometric Details, ca 1960s
Located in New York, NY
ATL1866 A pair of teak wood lamps with tapered cylindrical bodies on cast metal bases with incised geometric details in a lacquered polished brass finish. Circa 1960s. Dimensions: O...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Big Blue Ceramic Table Lamp with Teak Stem
Located in Portland, OR
Big blue ceramic table lamp with teak stem. This lamp in both grand in scale and bold in color. Sold without the shade.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Teak Zig Zag Table Lamp, Denmark
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A uniquely designed Zig Zag teak table lamp from the 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern era.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Teak
Pair of Two Mid-Century Brass and Wood Tripod Table Lamps
Located in Canaan, CT
A great pair of 1960s table lamps. They come with original shades or you can update them with a new set. The condition is very good.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960s Solid Teak Cylindrical Table Lamp with Brushed Steel Band
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A solid teak cylindrical table lamp from the 1960s. Danish Mid-Century Modern era craftsmanship featuring a 5 1/4" high brushed steel centre band and set on a sculpted 5" diameter el...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
1950s Mid-Century Modern Yellow and Black Pottery Art Genie Lamp
Located in Church Point, NSW
1950s Mid-Century Modern pottery art lamp Tapered bulbous genie bottle form Wear to black and yellow paint finish as photographed Teak neck Original shade included at buyers ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Midcentury Teak and Ceramic Table Lamp by Alvino Bagni, 1960s
By Alvino Bagni, Raymor
Located in Victoria, BC
Spectacular teak and ceramic "Sea Garden" series lamp by Alvino Bagni for Raynor, circa 1958. This example features a wonderful combination of Blues, greens, is freshly wired with ne...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Linen, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Pottery Lamp in Turquoise & Blue, Denmark C. 1960s
Unavailable
H 40 in Dm 11 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Pottery Lamp in Turquoise & Blue, Denmark C. 1960s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Mid-Century Modern stoneware lamp with glazed finish in turquoise blue. Unique Studio Pottery lamp features an elongated vessel with open slats along the lower portion. Beauti...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware, Wood
Modernist Teak Table Lamp by Kaiser Idell - Mod. 6875, 1960s
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Modernist Teak Table Lamp by Kaiser Idell - Mod. 6875, 1960s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Zürich, CH
Table lamp by Kaiser Idell with teak base and black lampshade. The Luminaire is adjustable on the rods so that the angle of the lamp can be changed. The shade always remains horizont...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Teak Grasshopper Lamp, Danish Design
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
Wonderful small Grasshopper style table lamp with teak base fitted on metal base with brass accents on feet and fitting. Light bulb is included.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ib Fabiansen attributed triangle teak and plexiglass table or bed lamp, 1960s
Unavailable
H 10.04 in W 6.5 in D 5.71 in
Ib Fabiansen attributed triangle teak and plexiglass table or bed lamp, 1960s
Located in Maastricht, NL
A triangle shaped table lamp with a beautiful combination of teak, brass and plexiglass. The lamp is attributed to Ib Fabiansen. Fabiansen designed unit furniture for Bang and Olufse...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Danish Teak Figural Lamps
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Mid-Century Modern teak lamps depicting a woman carry a jug. Burn mark on base reading made in M.I.K. Denmark. Original wiring and shades. 23.5" high to top of shade, 17.5" t...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Pair of Turned Teak Lamps from Denmark
By ESA
Located in Providence, RI
Pair of solid teak lamps by Esa Møbelvaerk, Denmark, circa 1958. Lamps have been completely re-wired for safety, and new top of the line brass hardware added, as well as brand new bu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modeline Lamps of California with Sweeping Body
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Portland, OR
A pair of modeline lamps of California with sweeping body in teak and walnut.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Danish Modern Wood and Metal Table Lamp by Woolums Mfg
By W. H. Woolums Mfg.
Located in Cookeville, TN
Up for your consideration is a nice vintage Woolums Danish modern wood and metal table lamp. The lamp has a brass finish cap finial, harp and centre pole. Other features of the light...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Teak Lamps
Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario
Pair of teak lamps, unusual form. Shades are not included. United States, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Pair of Teak and Alabaster Midcentury Italian Lamps
Located in Portland, OR
A pair of ewer shaped teak and alabaster midcentury lamps with brass detail. Made in Italy, 1950s. Please Note: These lamps are offered without shades. Shades in the cover photo a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Hand-Carved Midcentury Teak Lamps California Cool
Located in Raleigh, NC
Marvelous pair of hand-carved teak wood lamps in a MCM style. Excellent wiring and new linen shades.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Vintage Modern Table Lamp in Brass by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark, 1956
Unavailable
H 20.08 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Modern Table Lamp in Brass by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark, 1956
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A scandinavian modern brass table lamp by the Danish company Lyfa, designed by Bent Karlby in 1956. The lamp is made of brass with wooden rings, giving it a unique character. The lam...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Large Teak and Chalkware Lamps by Plasto
By Plasto Usa
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
You don't often see a pair of 1950s lamps with intact tower shades. These teak, brass and chalkware examples by Plasto Mfg. Co. are magnificent, don't you think? A few important not...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp ESA Denmark, 1960s
By ESA
Located in Basel, CH
Beautiful, tall table lamp made of solid teak wood and with an authentic braided cord lampshade by the company ESA from Denmark. The lamp is in very good vintage condition. The lamps...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cord, Teak
Vilhelm Lauritzen Pair of Table Lamps
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A very rare pair of stunning Vilhelm Lauritzen desk lamps. They are in beautiful vintage condition. Brass and teak From 1948 Model B187.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp by Gordon and Jane Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Fulton, CA
Stellar example of the art pottery ceramic lamps designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. Original jute lamp shade that marries perfectly with the white glazed ceramic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Jute, Teak
Jane & Gordon Martz Large Ceramic Table Lamps
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Merced, CA
Beautifully crafted pair of glazed ceramic table lamps with hand applied decorative incisions by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1960s. Both in excellent origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Attr. J.T. Kalmar Table Lamp Kalmar Lightning, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Basel, CH
Attributed J.T. Kalmar table lamp manufactured by Kalmar Lightning in the 1950s in Austria, Vienna. Teak wood on a solid tripod brass base. Cotton lamp shade with spots.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tsar Sweden pine & perspex table lamp
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Table lamp manufactured by Tsar Sweden, in the 1960s. This lamp is made from solid pine wood, and has a tapered perspex shade. The cable runs back and forth through the stem and pow...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Pine
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By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with upholstered seat and backrest. Catalog number 798. Designed probably by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, circa 1900. Set of two.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Rupert Nikoll Pair Brass & Bamboo Nightstand, Table Lamps, 1955, Austria
$1,156 / set
H 14.5 in Dm 4 in
Rupert Nikoll Pair Brass & Bamboo Nightstand, Table Lamps, 1955, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant nightstand or table lamps designed and manufactured by Rupert Nikoll in 1950s, Vienna. The lamps feature a solid brass tripod base with typical Nikoll bamboo tube elements. G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Stilux, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Acrylic, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, green-lacquered metal and white opaline acrylic table lamp produced by Stilux, Italy, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 8.25“ H x 3.4” W x 3.4” D Bulb Spec...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Mid Century Modern Teak Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern teak table lamp you’re looking for. A mid century modern teak table lamp — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern teak table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern teak table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made mid century modern teak table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz and Fog & Mørup are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Teak Table Lamp?
Prices for a mid century modern teak table lamp start at $150 and top out at $15,500 with the average selling for $1,250.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Finding the Right Table-lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
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